Senior Electronics Assembler

Summary

The Senior Electronics Assembler is responsible for supporting assembly, test, and production work related to electro‑mechanical devices. Tasks include electrical assembly, wire harness fabrication, circuit board component installation, and other tasks essential to electro‑mechanical component fabrication. Reports to the Electrical Shop Production Manager.

Karman Space & Defense provides concept‑to‑production solutions for mission‑critical systems on spacecraft, launch vehicles, missiles, hypersonics, and integrated defense systems. Solving the industry’s most complex challenges requires relentless determination and a willingness to push the boundaries of possibility. Karman Space & Defense brings unparalleled production capabilities, unmatched engineering expertise, and unflinching analysis to render the impossible, possible.

$34.00/hr – $45.00/hr

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement*

• Wire harness fabrication utilizing wire splicing, crimping, Molex connector installation, and soldering on a multitude of different connectors and cable types
• Potting and encapsulation of connectors and electronics
• Read, understand, and follow engineering assembly drawings, bill of materials, manufacturing procedures, work instructions, and supporting documentation
• Able to troubleshoot assembly issues under limited supervision
• Assembly and test of various mechanical systems using standard test equipment
• Observe safety and security procedures and report potentially unsafe conditions
• Work effectively with teams of engineers and technicians
• Interact with technical staff for proposal development and project performance
• Demonstrate leadership and provide guidance to more junior technicians

• High School diploma (required education)
• Associate’s Degree or higher (preferred education)
• Strong proficiency with basic hand and power tools, excellent mechanical aptitude, experience with test data acquisition and instrumentation (required)
• 8+ years of experience in a technical or assembly environment and familiarity with lab work (typical requirement)
• Familiarity with Military/DoD, Research & Development (preferred experience)
• Proficiency with soldering to J‑STD‑001 (required)
• Proficient at operating standard electronic test equipment; oscilloscopes, meters, frequency generators, etc. (required)
• Exceptional work ethic and strong desire to work in a fast‑paced, hands‑on environment (required)
• Team leadership and/or project leadership experience preferred (preferred)
• Strong computer background and familiarity with common office applications (required)
• Passion for the aerospace and defense industry and strong desire to work in a fast‑paced, hands‑on environment (required)
• Physical requirements include moderate physical and repetitive work, standing for extended periods of time, use of stairs and occasional heavy lifting (required)
• Must be a U.S. Citizen (required)

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